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DeKalb Public Library Events for the week of 11/27

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter | November 27, 2023

Social Work Office Hours  From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Nov. 27 | Adult Study Room Social work interns from the University of Michigan are offering confidential referrals to resources in the community. Registration is not required.    Homeschool...

Students walk out of an NIU bus while it’s snowing. El Nino, a weather phenomena, can cause warmer and drier conditions during the winter. (Gabby Crabtree | Northern Star)

Prepare for winter despite El Nino

By Michael Mollsen, Former Written Managing Editor | November 26, 2023

DeKALB – “Warmer” and “drier” are adjectives better suited to the summer season, but they will now also apply to the coming winter. In a recent three month outlook, an El Nino winter has been predicted in Illinois with a higher probability...

Two J-term courses sit in an NIU class shopping cart. NIU is offering courses during winter break, including classes like Introduction to FinTech and History of Science. (Michael Mollsen | Northern Star)

Pilot program brings NIU winter semester

By Brandon Clark, News Reporter | November 26, 2023

DeKALB – A pilot program that offers online classes during the winter break, a J-term, is making its way to NIU. The first winter term classes, J-terms, courses that run through the first few weeks of Jan., will primarily offer general education...

Slices of pumpkin pie sit ready to be plated by attendees of the International Thanksgiving Dinner event Monday. Instructors and their families were seated at tables, listening to the speakers within the Duke Ellington Ballroom within the Holmes Student Center. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

NIU hosts 7th annual Thanksgiving with international community

By Gabby Crabtree, Former News Editor | November 21, 2023

DeKALB – International Student and Scholar Services hosted the International Thanksgiving Dinner which welcomed around 100 students and faculty along with their family members to enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner. The seventh International Thanksgiving...

A picture displays the title for Chapter 1 of the textbook for Anthropology 441, Sexual Selection in Primates. Anthropology 441 discusses the anatomy and reproductive traits of primates. (Margaret White | Northern Star)

Anthropology class discusses primate sexual selection

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | November 20, 2023

DeKALB – When understanding the study of another species, all facets must be explored, even those that may make people feel ... well, uncomfortable. Anthropology 441, Sexual Selection in Primates, studies the biology and behavior of primates' ability...

“Trans lives are sacred!” is written in sidewalk chalk in front of the Jack Arends Hall. The Transgender Day of Rememberance is a yearly observance on Nov. 20 for individuals who’ve lose their lives to anti-transgender violence. (Rachel Cormier | Northern Star)

NIU to hold Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | November 20, 2023

DeKALB – Nov. 20 is a day to honor those in the transgender community killed by violence. This year, the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center and the Center for the Study of Women, Gender and Sexuality will be hosting a remembrance vigil as part...

A DeKalb firefighter walks around from the ladder truck to the front of The Terraces at DeKalb. A fire broke out around 10 p.m. Sunday at the apartment complex. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

BREAKING: Structure fire at The Terraces, fire out

By Rachel Cormier and Michael Mollsen | November 20, 2023

DeKALB – At around 10 p.m., a fire broke out at The Terraces at DeKalb apartment complex, 1100 W. Lincoln Highway, across from CVS. The fire was extinguished before 11 p.m. Sunday. DeKalb Fire Chief Michael Thomas said one resident is currently...

A police car flashes its light at the intersection of Fourth Street and Lincoln Highway. A train stopped downtown, closing major intersections for two hours on Sunday. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

BREAKING: Train stopped downtown, major intersections to reopen

By Bridgette Fox, Written Managing Editor | November 19, 2023

Editor’s note: The article was updated at 11:37 p.m. to include when the train began moving.  DeKALB – The DeKalb Police Department announced at 9:27 p.m. on X, formerly known as Twitter, that a train is blocking the roadway between First Street...

A sushi serving robot, Mushroom, is serving guests at Fushi Yami. The robot was introduced to the sushi restaurant in "mid October." (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)

Sushi serving robot rolls around Fushi Yami

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter | November 19, 2023

DeKALB – Fushi Yami has introduced a new employee: a 5-foot robot named Mushroom.  Mushroom has four trays behind a black screen that displays a smile while it works. When riding through the restaurant, the robot visits tables where customers can...

A person types on a laptop. NIU is beginning the process of developing a cybersecurity degree completion program. (Getty Images)

NIU develops new cybersecurity degree, looks for director

By Brandon Clark, News Reporter | November 19, 2023

DeKALB – NIU officials are helping students hack their futures with the development of a cybersecurity degree program. The university already has a cybersecurity certificate program at the master’s degree level, but according to Interim Executive...

Two gas nozzles sit on a gas pump. Gas has gone up an average of 3.8 cents in Illinois. (Getty Images | Iryna Melnyk)

Illinois gas prices rise

By Devin Oommen, News Reporter | November 17, 2023

DeKALB – The average gas price in Illinois has risen 3.8 cents in the last week. The average gas price is $3.52 as of Nov. 13.  The cheapest gas price in Illinois was $2.88, and the most expensive was $4.99.  The average price of gas nationally...

Homemade apple and walnut salad, stuffed mushrooms, green bean casserole, corn flake cheese potatoes, fresh cranberry sauce with the side of a dinner roll and mint tea. There are many meals coming up on weekly Ellington's menu. (Sasha Norman | Northern Star)

Running Ellington’s Restaurant: What does it take?

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | November 16, 2023

DeKALB – The heat in Ellington’s kitchen can be difficult, but the restaurant’s students can take it. Ellington’s Restaurant, located in the Holmes Student Center, is a buffet-style dining establishment. Unlike other NIU dining services, it...